Nevada
Snakes in Lander County
9 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lander County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western RattlesnakeCrotalus oreganusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Lander County
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lander County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lander County, Nevada?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Lander County, Nevada, including Western Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Lander County, Nevada, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lander County, Nevada?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Lander County, Nevada, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lander County, Nevada?
- The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Lander County, Nevada, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lander County, Nevada?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.